Mr. Shaw died November 27, 2017 in Winnsboro. He was born September 9, 1936, in Venus, Texas to Vernon and Alma Shaw. He was of Baptist faith and retired to Winnsboro in 1996.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Vicki Shaw; two brothers and four sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine Shaw of Winnsboro; a son, Richard Brewer, Winnsboro; daughters, Linda and Paula Brewer, both of Winnsboro; sister, Opal Sutton, Kaufman; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.